Bax

I am wondering if anyone can tell me what kind of 6X6 this is.
http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-...11900_7652.jpg

Here is a little back story My grandfather (in the picture) drove one in WWII. Last year he was at a event and saw one (picture) and started telling all of the old stories. so I would like to buy one in any condition to restore with him and I have no Idea where to look for one.

Thanks a lot,

Jeff

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old predecessor to the deuce

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clinto

That's a CCKW. There was a 6x4 version referred to as the CCW and a Studebaker version that was similar called the US-6.

If you google CCKW, a world of goodies will open to you. Be forewarned, they are far rarer and therefore more expensive than the modern military 6x6's.

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emr

Well since U are in PA U need to look up the club REDBALL> and the formost expert as good as any and probbably better than most is Bob Rubino, U can see an ad in the MV mag for Him, For such a truck U are very lucky to have a resource like that club and Him at hand, They are a WW2 club mostly and probably some nice trucks turning around there, i purchased one from Him a number of years ago, and let me tell U He is there for U every step of the way....They are a first class club also. PM me and i will look up and set U up with some phone #s...good luck they are awesome trucks, I felt owning one for a fnumber of years was worth its weight in gold to really know and understand the history of all the trucks we buy and run, And that is basically where it all started, be prepared to learn to drive all over again, your uncle will probably jump in and drive away, then U will jump in and grind away, dont mind it just keep doing it and U also will be a pro soon, ...Randy

NDT

The truck pictured is a GMC CCKW-352. Shortwheelbase, closed cab, with winch and rare ring mount. If you want one of these to restore, talk to Army Cars USA, they are importing the Norway creampuffs. They have nice ones for $6K and up depending on running condition. These are so nice you can do some minor maintenance and hit the road . . .

Bax

Thanks for all the great info. I am going to start trying to track 1 down.

emr

Also this truck was designated a prime artillery mover, thats the reason for the 2 spares, this perticular truck pictured the 352 has "bud" wheels in the "front" for duellys up there when placing artillary and or towing in difficult conditions,limited number built for sure, ruff guess 15000,now like all 2 and a half tonners there are many varients, and there are a quite few in ww2,Now as there is talk that these were actually never called deuces, It has been asked in the MV mag and such for any at all actuall proof ,NOT i heard a guy say they did, these were "jimmys" above info all super correct, and the regular truck the long wheel base is a 353, they made one that splits in half to carry in gargo planes also, Now that truck the 352 will bring a higher price than a regular wheel base, and they also had open cab designs, no hard doors and a rag top, thats what i had the 352 open cab, That truck steers so easy u just cant believe it, even with the deullys on the front, and i ran em alot in alot of conditions,There were advertisements of these trucks with the worm gear steering box that they were the easiest steering truck of the day and i say it was true for sure.alot of history in these alone....all the best and hope u guys find a truck that fits your needs, there are different ones , oh and also can't forget the "tippers" they dumped, there is a plywood piece that will shorten the length of the bed, so the debri will not go to the very front of the bed, as these trucks would have difficulty and be dangerous if overloaded.but they look pretty much the same....I will note the little mirrors and usually no back window, useless on a cargo truck anyway alot of the time, in my truck i would stand on the running board and back her out of tight spaces like the farm boys of yesteryear. but one sure can get used to those little mirrors if one wants to, like anything else just do it enough...Randy

Lifer

Actually, the quoted information is a little misleading. The Budd rims on the front are there simply because they match the ones on the rear so that only one type/size of spare tire is required. While it is possible to install dual rims/tires on the front axle (and it has indeed been done), it plays holy heck with steering. With two wheels on each end of the front axle, the truck will want to go straight ahead and turning the steering wheel takes considerable effort. Once you get the wheels turned, you have to crank them back the hard way, because the duals will nearly cancel out the self-centering ability of the designed steering geometry. You certainly wouldn't want to install them for use on the highway!

SETOYOTA

There is one for sale in florida with the ring mount. I can give contact info interested

Bax

thanks just pm me the info